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Exporting a .stl File from Rhino

Step 1: Open your file in Rhino.
Step 2: Click on the FILE drop down menu and choose EXPORT SELECTED.

Step 3: Select the objects you want to export.

Step 4: Press enter

Step 5: The EXPORT window will open

  1. Choose the I:\drive from the save in drop down menu
  2. Give a recognizable name to your file.
  3. Choose STEREOLITHYOGRAPHY .STL from the save as type drop down menu.
  4. Press Save
.stl mesh export option menu will appear, press OK.
.stl export options menu will appear. Be sure the BINARY file type is selected, press OK. EXPORT OPEN OBJECTS should be checked, press OK.

Step 6: Double click on MY COMPUTER. Double click on the I:\drive. Locate the .stl file you are sending.

Step 7: Double click on MY COMPUTER. Double click on the S:\drive. Double click the ORGS folder. Double click the DIGITAL WORKSHOP folder.

Step 8: Drag the .stl file you want from your I:\drive into the 3-D PRINTER DROP BOX folder located on the S:\drive.

Step 8: Fill out 3d printer request form online, print it, and turn it into the staff in room 52 Crosby.
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